“His current signature bleat is to defund Asheville government because it is trying to make policing more accountable, transparent and effective.”
Author: Letters
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Letter: Alumni who don’t support Cawthorn
“As a Patrick Henry College alumnus and Army veteran, I can tell you that this is not the character of a leader or of a representative.”
Letter: Davis offers multiple contradictions
“Moe Davis has repeatedly told people to ‘look at his record.’ Let’s do just that.”
Letter: Elect honest, experienced, expert leaders in Buncombe County
“Honest, experienced and expert leaders can soon run the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners when we elect Robert Pressley — candidate for chair; Glenda Weinert — District 1; Anthony Penland — District 2; Joe Belcher — District 3!”
Letter: Wells offers the middle way for sustainable growth
“I like the way she integrates issues like growth, conservation, farming and economics in a way that can allow this county to grow sustainably.”
Letter: Vote for candidates who will fight for WNC residents
“We don’t want elected officials who are going to serve or give allegiance to campaign donors, corporate lobbyists, the whims and fancies of people they admire, their friends in high places or political bosses.”
Letter: Wells has insight into city and country needs
“With her intelligence, energy and something so rare these days — true integrity — she will serve Buncombe County well.”
Letter: Renaming Asheville?
“We could call it Wolfeville — he was a Southern icon who didn’t own slaves.”
Letter: Cawthorn, the Sarah Palin of WNC?
“Cawthorn has GQ good looks; a high-energy personality; and the 25-year-old has already gaffed his way to unwanted national attention with cringeworthy comments.”
Letter: Legalized slavery still thrives in prisons
“Working for slave wages leads to black market trading, pervasive in-prison debt, violence and decimated self-worth that often leads to recidivism.”
Letter: Edney will support Medicaid expansion
“Sam will support Gov. Cooper’s efforts to expand Medicaid.”
Letter: Urge leaders to defend our democracy
“Send a message asking for every vote to be counted to every elected official you can think of.”
Letter: Moffitt has done enough for WNC
“I don’t think Henderson County needs him any more than Buncombe County did.”
Letter: Wells supports broadband access for all
“To strengthen our community, support our citizens and increase employment opportunities, vote for Terri Wells.”
Letter: Wondering about Cawthorn
“Why would young Mr. Cawthorn proudly display photos of himself at Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest?”
Letter: Name-calling stops the conversation
“Change will come, and we can all contribute to positive change by pausing to make sure we mix a little compassion in with our anger or arrogance.”
Letter: A time for action, teaching, relearning and loving
“We will never find peace within our hearts if we go on blaming and hating those who are different.”
Letter: Homestay rules penalize city residents
“Stop spending so much time and energy on policies and issues like these and redirect the same energy to figure out ways to make our local governments more effective and efficient so that we can have more impact on important issues.”
Last call for election letters
For your best shot at having your locally focused letter to the editor publish in Xpress before Election Day, please submit your missive by the end of the day Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Letter: Has coronavirus gone postal?
“From the onset of this pandemic to date, I have not seen a single postal delivery worker, privately or federally employed, wearing a mask or utilizing any other such protective equipment as recommended under official guidelines.”
Letter: Put trust in Davis’ experience and maturity
“Let’s send someone to Congress whose career reflects significant education, training, relevant work experience — and maturity.”
